Bills · 119th Congress · Immigration

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

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HouseOn Passage · 3/18/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic20 Yea · 186 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Republican210 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture.

Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include (1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (2) fraud involving Social Security benefits, (3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and (4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.

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Sponsor
Rep. David J. Taylor ( Republican · OH-2)
Cosponsors
34
Introduced
3/6/25
Policy area
Immigration
Status
3/6/25Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/6/25Introduced in House
1/13/26Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
1/13/26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
1/27/26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
1/27/26Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
3/16/26Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
3/18/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/18/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
3/18/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
3/18/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
3/18/26POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1958, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
3/18/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/18/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
3/18/26Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
3/18/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
3/19/26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.